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Concession- Business Opportunity for The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre Cafe and Shop

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Mar 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently conducting an open tender for a business opportunity to operate the café and shop at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, situated in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park near Aberfoyle. This opportunity, identified as "Concession - Business Opportunity for The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre Café and Shop," is aimed at establishing a tenant business for a duration of ten years. The submission deadline for this tender is 9th April 2018, with the contract period starting from 21st May 2018 to 20th May 2028, offering a long-term engagement with a prominent visitor attraction.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors, particularly those that specialise in environmental tourism and visitor services. Given the significant footfall expected at this 5-star attraction, businesses that can provide exceptional customer service, manage café operations, and maintain retail spaces will be well-suited to compete. Companies that focus on environmental sustainability and quality local produce will especially resonate with the values of visitors to the National Forest Estate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concession- Business Opportunity for The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre Cafe and Shop

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission requires a tenant business to run the cafe and shop at the Lodge Forest Visitor Centre,Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, by Aberfoyle; currently the only 5 star visitor attraction on the National Forest Estate. The chosen business will also be responsible for managing, maintaining and cleaning cafe and shop areas of the visitor centre. This opportunity will be offered for a period of 10 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Forestry Commission requires a tenant business to run the cafe and shop at the Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, currently the only 5 star visitor attraction on the National Forest Estate. The chosen business will also be responsible for managing, maintaining and cleaning cafe and shop areas of the visitor centre. The operator will take on the cafe and shop as a combined offer. This will include daily cleaning and operational management responsibilities of the Cafe and Shop at the Lodge Forest Visitor Centre and including an agreed minor maintenance program. Please see the attached documents for the full scope and any additional information. The documents available to download are: - PS4 Lodge Cafe and Shop Brief Document - Appendix 1 The Lodge Background Info - Appendix 2a Location Map - Appendix 2b Lodge Building Lease Plan - Appendix 3 Lodge Visitor Experience Plan - Appendix 4 All Forests Survey 2- Cowal & Trossachs - Appendix 5 All Forest Survey 2- Forest Park - Appendix 6 2018 Lodge Operating Conditions - Appendix 7- The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre- 2017 Quality Assurance Grading Report - Appendix 8- Green Tourism The Lodge Aberfoyle - Appendix 9 Bidder Briefing Day Lodge Information Any enquiries regarding this opportunity should be submitted through Public Contracts Scotland Questions and Answers facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000533038
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334820
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 May 2018 - 20 May 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.scotland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000675000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO APE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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